25-year-old man free on a PR bond for allegedly beating his infant son, now accused of killing his daughter

“This 1-year-old defenseless child is now the 119th victim of a defendant whose been released on multiple felony or PR bonds,” said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers. “It’s reprehensible.”

Texas Democratic torpedo of Republican election bill likely to be temporary

After shocks still cascading across the Texas political landscape after House Democrats torpedoed a controversial "election security bill" with a quorum denying walk-out in the final hours of the legislative session.

Mural project refreshes Houston area
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UP Art Studio has brought its "Big Walls, Big Dreams" project to Houston to revitalize and refresh buildings throughout the area. More than twenty murals are expected to go up through the months of May and June, including a walkable painting on Preston Street in Downtown. For a map and full list, visit http://www.upartstudio.org/.

Two reports reveal depth of financial distress from pandemic

Two new reports reveal the financial devastation many individuals and families face from the pandemic, and could face well into the future.

La Marque High School student is Making the Grade
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He's captain of two sports, state art champ and top of his class. Not only is this La Marque High School student Making the Grade, but he's also working full time while doing it.

Effort to curb governors' pandemic emergency powers falls short at Texas Legislature

The proposal’s low bill number signaled it was a priority of new House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Beaumont Republican who referred to the legislation as “the House’s blueprint for pandemic response.”

After drastic changes made behind closed doors, and an overnight debate, Texas Senate approves voting bill

Senate Bill 7 includes provisions to limit early voting hours, curtail local voting options and further tighten voting-by-mail. The upper chamber suspended its own rules to approve it after debating it for hours overnight.

How to get your vehicle road-trip ready!

Nine out of 10 travelers are expected to drive to their destination this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.

How to get your vehicle road-trip ready!
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Nine out of 10 travelers are expected to drive to their destination this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter, Heather Sullivan has you covered with tips to get your vehicle ready for that road trip!

Remembering Cleverly Stone
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It's been one year since we lost our friend and Fox colleague Cleverly Stone, the founder of Houston Restaurant Weeks lost her battle with cancer, but her fight against hunger and Houston lives on. Our Ruben Dominguez has more.

Breaking Bond series catches Gov. Greg Abbott's attention
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Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to our Breaking Bond series as part of his argument that we need to change the laws when it comes to letting known violent people out from behind bars, even though they've already broken the terms of their bond. Our Randy Wallace tells us more about what caught the governor's attention.

Staff shortages may slow economic recovery for restaurants, hotels

Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped.

Houston life-size game board now in Rice Village

Houstonopoly is life-sized game board dedicated to H-Town, is coming to Houston on June 4, 2021!

Money tips to help as you plan your next trip!
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While most people already have travel plans set, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is here with some quick, smart tips that could save you money not just this weekend, but all summer long on your travel.

Shopping deals for Memorial Day weekend!
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Memorial Day weekend is almost here and so are the shopping deals. Our Heather Sullivan helps offer some helpful tips before you go out and spend, spend, spend!

Costs lowered to buy Marketplace health coverage

The cost to buy health insurance on the Healthcare Marketplace has now dropped for millions of uninsured Texans through President Biden's American Rescue Plan.